REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH REMOS G-3/
Sims, NC — October 8, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA10CA011 |
| Event ID | 20091008X94605 |
| Location | Sims, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.70000, -78.16666 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | REMOS AIRCRAFT GMBH |
| Model | REMOS G-3/ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude, resulting in controlled flight into water.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he was flying above the reservoir at 500 feet at approximately thirty minutes before sundown. As he completed a 180 degrees turn, the sun was in his eyes. He put on a cap to block the sun from his eyes, and as he was adjusting the cap, the aircraft impacted the water. The pilot stated he “apparently relaxed the back pressure on the stick enough to lose altitude.” During the impact, the right wing incurred substantial damage. No pre-impact malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.